Lakhimpur Kheri ARTO drive seals four ambulances, challans six for missing papers
A transport department drive in Lakhimpur Kheri challaned six ambulances and had four sealed at police stations over missing fitness and documents.
The transport department in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, ran a special checking drive on ambulances, according to a report in Amrit Vichar published on 6 October 2026.
The drive was led by ARTO Shanti Bhushan Pandey and enforcement officer Dr Kaushalendra Singh. The team checked ambulances for required documents, fitness and other prescribed standards.
Six ambulances were challaned. Four of them were sealed and shut at various police stations because their fitness or documents were missing or incomplete.
The report says action against rule violators will continue. It does not give the number of ambulances checked or the fine amounts.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
- Incomplete fitness certificates or papers can lead to a vehicle being sealed at a police station.
- Officials said the checks will continue.
Read the full report at the source: Amrit Vichar
This is a summary written by the Ambulance Owner Association. The facts are from the source named above.